Ted Talks have some of the best presentations around covering all manner of topics. If you’re not familiar with them, head over to Tedand check out what’s on offer, there is literally something there for everyone. Scott Dinsmore presented this piece a few years ago back in 2012, but it still holds true today. The […]

Ever thought how do some of the best businesses in the world hire people? How do they find the talent that makes them some of the most successful businesses on the planet? Or do I have what it takes to work for one of these household names? Spare the time and take a look through […]

One of the key parts of the recruitment process is the referencing stage. If you’re going through the process of a permanent appointment, generally you will have been through the initial applicant screening phase, subsequent short-listing for the role and employer interviews. The game of recruitment and employment can largely be summarised around strategy. Good […]

Looking for a job can be a funny old game. Everyone has got a story about how they landed that special job or how they managed to get in touch with the right person at the right time that led to them getting a job seemingly out of nowhere. The process usually starts: person experiences […]

A resume: a simple document that gives a complete stranger an opportunity to learn of your whole working life at a glance. Or at least in theory that’s what it should do. There are things you should include and some things you should exclude and we’ll go over some points to consider in while you […]

Welcome 2014 and here is the first post from myself, Shane, at Careers by Shane! I guess an introduction on myself is the first place to start. I am a professional recruiter and careers guy. I’ve been in recruitment since 2004 and have split my professional career between working in Australia and the UK. During […]